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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,321.57, 9,475.28 and 2,369.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,321.57, 9,475.28 and 2,369.02 is: 3,550.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,321.57 : 9,475.28 = 2,369.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,321.57/9,475.28 = 2,369.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,321.57x = 9,475.28 × 2,369.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,321.57x = 22,447,127.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,447,127.83/6,321.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.88

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